Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 59:7

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 59:7

"Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things."

Another one of those verses that fits with what was happening around me today. I watched President Nelson's message of hope and healing. He spoke of the healing power of gratitude. He asked us to flood social media with what we are thankful for in the coming week. We are also to pray and express thanks to our Heavenly Father. It was such a sweet and pure message and I know one that heals. For I have used this during my life to change the direction I was headed. I've also used this to help others see the positive side of difficulties they are going through. Having a thankful heart filled with gratitude does heal. All good things come from God, this is why I can give thanks to Him in all things. #GiveThanks

Day 2062

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 65:1-2

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 65:1-2
"Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come."

This made me think about what happened to me and my good friend Laura this past Saturday. We met at my house so we could carpool together up to Centerville's Family Discovery Day. As Laura started to pull out of my drive way I stopped her, so we could say a prayer for our safety and protection first. We head 1 1/2 blocks down the road to the intersection. The light was green as we were approaching and then turned yellow as we entered the intersection. All of a sudden I saw a car speeding through the intersection against the light. I gasped and Laura turned the wheel hard to avoid what would have been a horrible accident. It rather stunned us. We continued a couple blocks before Laura pulled over and this time she said a prayer of thanksgiving for the protection we just received. The thanking is just as important as the asking in the eyes of the Lord.

Day 1118

Today's Favorite Verse: D&C 59:7

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 59:7

"Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things."

I had an interesting experience today and it made this verse stand out to me. I was really busy today. While I was working I would take little breaks to help my husband who is laid up in bed. Running and fetching things. Putting in a load of laundry here and there. My plate was full so I asked one of my sons if he would mop the floors for me. All day I waited to hear him start working on them. By the time 5:00 pm rolled around he left for an appointment and said when he got back he would mop the floors. I just knew that wouldn't happen. So once I was off the clock at work I jumped up and started mopping the floors and cleaning the bathrooms. Giving them a good scrubbing. All the while I was watching dinner as it cooked, and quickly doing a sink full of dishes. I worked three hours at a really hard pace. Sweat was dripping off me. 

Now here's the interesting part. At first I was upset I didn't get any help today. Then as I was working I realized I hadn't cleaned like this in years. If it wasn't for not receiving any help and having to work so hard I wouldn't have discovered how much better my health had become. It wasn't that long ago I was totally disabled and cleaning was only a dream. The recent impressions I had received on living the Word of Wisdom was healing me in an amazing way. I went from being upset with my son to realizing what a blessing I have been given. My heart was full of so much gratitude to be able to see this miracle. Yes, I was thankful for what God had done. He has given me the greatest help of all. 

Day 478